Drug License Suspensions in Florida

In Florida, your driver’s license can be suspended for accumulating
too many points on your driving record and for
driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or
drugs. But, did you know that a person’s driver’s license can also
be suspended or revoked if they are convicted of certain drug offenses?

Under
Section 322.055 of the Florida Statutes, a person’s driver’s license can be
suspended or revoked if they are 18 or older and have been convicted of
certain drug offenses. Under Sec. 322.055 it explains that if someone
is at least 18 and they are convicted of the following drug-related offenses,
“the court shall direct the department to revoke their driver license
or driving privilege of the person.”

How long would a driver’s license revocation be for a drug-related
offense? Under Sec. 322.055(1), the revocation would last
one year, or if the person was ordered to complete a drug treatment and rehabilitation
program, the suspension would last until the program was successfully
completed by the offender.

Can I Apply for a Restricted License?

Understandably, it’s difficult for most people to pay their court
fines if they lose their jobs or can’t make it to work because of
a driver’s license revocation. For this reason, sometimes the court
will direct the department to issue a restricted license so the offender
can drive for
employment purposes only. If your license ends up being suspended or revoked because of a drug-related
conviction, after six (6) months, you may petition the department for
a restricted or unrestricted driver’s license depending on how long
your license was revoked or restricted for. Unfortunately, you cannot
apply for a restricted license sooner than six months; you have to wait it out.

“Can I lose my license if I’m caught possessing or selling
marijuana?” Yes, absolutely. Since Florida still criminalizes marijuana
possession (while some other states have already decriminalizing pot),
your license can be suspended for a marijuana-related offense.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

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